Crew list of Ships hit by U-boats
Harvey A. Watson
Merchant Marine. American
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Roster information listed for Harvey A. Watson
| Ship | Type | Rank / role | Attacked on | Boat | |
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 | Agwimonte | Steam merchant | Able Seaman | 28 May 1943 | U-177 |
Personal information
of Whitehaven TN
Merchant Marine Meritorious Service Medal Award Citation:
Harvey A. Watson, Able Seaman, was aboard the Agwimonte in May 1943, when the vessel was torpedoed and sunk by an enemy submarine. All undamaged lifeboats were lowered and provided accommodations for all of the crew except six men, including Watson. Previous attempts to lower one lifeboat had been frustrated and the men noted that there was no other floating equipment, Watson went over the side into the surging boat and labored for 30 minutes to clear the tangled falls. He succeeded and this enabled the six men to leave the sinking ship safely.
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